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Asia

UN Just Changed How the World Is Mapped—And Africa Suddenly Looks MUCH Bigger

The world map millions of people have grown up seeing could soon look very different. The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly backed a resolution promoting a new way of depicting the world—one that gives a far more accurate picture of the relative size of continents, particularly Africa. The resolution, led by Togo and backed by African countries, passed on September 4 with 164 votes in favor, one against and six abstentions. The United States was the only country to vote agains

September 5, 2026

Philippines

SC Sets Limits on Drug Search Warrants: Evidence Found Inside Home May Not Always Be Used in Court

MANILA, Philippines — A Supreme Court ruling is drawing renewed attention to the limits of police searches after the high court ruled that credit cards seized during a search authorized only for illegal drugs could not be used as evidence in a separate credit-card fraud case. The ruling, involving Edgar Silvano, reinforces a fundamental constitutional protection: law enforcement officers generally may seize only the items specifically covered by a valid search warrant, unless a recognized excep

September 5, 2026

Philippines

Palace Says Davao Got ₱53.11 Billion Since 2022—So Why Does Paolo Duterte Claim the City Got No Fiscal Support?

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has pushed back against claims that Davao City received little or no financial support from the national government, citing government records showing that the city and its barangays received approximately ₱53.11 billion in national funds from 2022 through 2026. The Palace's response came after Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte questioned the level of national government funding received by Davao City under the Marcos administration. Palace Pr

September 5, 2026

Business

Colon Night Market Vendors Hit by Brownouts—But Cebu’s Power Problem Runs Deeper

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The lights may be drawing crowds to Cebu’s revived Colon Night Market, but increasingly frequent power interruptions are making it harder for some vendors to keep their businesses running. Rotational brownouts have become an added challenge for vendors who depend heavily on electricity for lighting, food preparation, refrigeration and other equipment during the market’s busiest evening hours. The disruptions come as the wider Visayas power grid continues to struggle wi

September 5, 2026

Entertainment

Robert Pattinson Turns Dark in New Thriller About a Controversial TV Predator Sting—But Chris Hansen Isn’t Happy

The Twilight and The Batman star plays controversial television journalist Chris Hansen in Primetime, a dark psychological thriller inspired by the rise of NBC's To Catch a Predator—the reality-TV series that became a cultural phenomenon by confronting adults accused of trying to meet minors online. The film, directed by Lance Oppenheim and written by Ajon Singh, is set in 2006, during the height of the show's popularity. A24 has scheduled Primetime for a theatrical release on September 25, 202

September 5, 2026

Business

₱18.5-M Shabu Seized in 3-City Police Blitz—But One Suspect Is Still Missing

MANILA, Philippines — A series of anti-illegal drug operations across Pampanga, Batangas and Iloilo yielded approximately 2.7 kilograms of suspected shabu worth ₱18.5 million and led to the arrest of five people, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). The operations were conducted on September 2, 2026, with the biggest haul coming from an intercepted parcel at the Clark Freeport Zone in Mabalacat City, Pampanga. According to the PNP, joint law enforcement personnel discovered appro

September 5, 2026

Sport

Cathy Engelbert Is Leaving the WNBA — But Her Exit Could Set Up the League’s Biggest Leadership Change Yet

NEW YORK — The WNBA is preparing for a major leadership transition. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of 2026, closing a more than seven-year tenure that transformed the league commercially while also bringing some of its most intense controversies and challenges. The WNBA confirmed Engelbert's decision on September 4, with her retirement taking effect December 31, 2026. She was appointed in 2019 as the league's first commissioner after previously serving as CEO of Deloi

September 5, 2026

Business

Britain Just Made It Easier to Back Big Infrastructure Projects—Here’s What Changes for Investors

LONDON — Britain is changing the way it evaluates long-term public infrastructure investments, in a move the government says could make major projects more attractive and help unlock investment across the country. HM Treasury announced on September 4 that it plans to reduce the discount rate used in government appraisals from 3.5% to 3%, giving greater weight to economic and social benefits that may take decades to materialise. The change forms part of reforms to the UK's Green Book, the Treas

September 5, 2026

Sport

Serena and Venus Williams Lose at US Open — But Their Final Tiebreaker Left New York on Its Feet

NEW YORK — Serena and Venus Williams may have left the 2026 US Open without a victory, but they gave Arthur Ashe Stadium exactly the kind of spectacle fans had been waiting years to see. The legendary sisters returned to Grand Slam doubles together Friday night, only to suffer a heartbreaking first-round defeat against Australia’s Maya Joint and Taiwan’s Chan Hao-ching. The final score — 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (10-7) — tells only part of the story. For more than three hours, the Williams sisters f

September 5, 2026

Philippines

JV Ejercito Demands Health Funds Be Used for Filipinos—Then the ₱89.9-Billion PhilHealth Issue Exploded

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito pressed the Department of Health (DOH) to ensure that government funds intended for healthcare are actually used to improve services for Filipinos, amid growing scrutiny over billions of pesos in unused PhilHealth funds. The senator’s call became part of a much larger controversy surrounding ₱89.9 billion in PhilHealth funds that the Department of Finance (DOF) ordered transferred to the National Treasury in 2024. Ejercito, one of the p

September 5, 2026